2004 Audi S4 vs. 2004 McLaren F1
To start off, both 2004 Audi S4 and 2004 McLaren F1 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 McLaren F1 (619 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Audi S4. (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 McLaren F1.
Because 2004 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4. 2004 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 2004 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2004 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2004 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Audi | McLaren |
| Model | S4 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 619 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
